Kikkou Asanoha, 2026
Acrylic on wood panel
8"x9.5"
Acrylic on wood panel
8"x9.5"
Asa no ha, the hemp leaf, is a pattern historically associated with vitality and healthy growth. Here it radiates in warm orange across the hexagonal wood panel. The hexagonal form echoes kikko, the tortoiseshell pattern symbolizing longevity and resilience. When several panels are brought together, they unite into a larger kikko pattern — each piece complete on its own, more powerful as a whole.